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The cost effectiveness of Air Force optometry.
1325th Medical Group/SGHFO, 340 Magnolia Avenue, Tyndall Air Force Base, FL 32403, USA.
Military Medicine
|May 1, 1994
Summary
Military optometric practices are cost-effective and provide comprehensive eye care, including managing diverse ocular pathologies beyond routine vision needs. This study highlights their value and scope.
Area of Science:
- Optometry
- Ophthalmology
- Military Health Systems
Background:
- Military optometric practices offer unique healthcare settings.
- Understanding the economic value and scope of military optometry is crucial for resource allocation and healthcare planning.
- Epidemiological data on ocular conditions within military populations are essential for targeted health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of military optometric practice compared to civilian referrals.
- To gather epidemiological data on common ocular pathologies encountered in military optometry.
- To ascertain the full scope of services provided by military optometrists.
Main Methods:
- A mock billing system was utilized to assign fees for patient examinations and procedures.
- Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes were employed for service assessment.
- Fee structures were benchmarked against local civilian optometrists' surveys.
Main Results:
- Military optometric practice was found to be cost-effective when compared to civilian referral costs.
- Military optometry encompasses a broad spectrum of services, extending beyond standard refractive care.
- A wide array of ocular pathologies, beyond common refractive errors, were identified in the military patient population.
Conclusions:
- Military optometric practices provide significant cost savings.
- These practices are comprehensive in scope, addressing diverse ocular health issues.
- Military optometry plays a vital role in maintaining the ocular health of service members.
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